A preliminary 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Cruz County, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at about 2:53 a.m. on Sunday and was centered about 3 miles northwest of Aromas, just east of Watsonville, and could be felt in parts of the South Bay. According to officials, the quake did not cause any damage. Further information was not immediately available. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES